Socio-economic disparities in prenatal prognosis and intervention accessibility by Simona Raluca Iacoban, Madalina Piron-Dumitrascu, Camil Laurentiu Bohiltea, Ioan Dumitru Suciu, Silviu Cristian Voinea, Nicolae Suciu

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of socio-economic factors on prenatal care accessibility and outcomes and to evaluate the effectiveness of specialized integrative prenatal care in mitigating these disparities. Materials and Methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted between 2020 and 2023 in Bucharest, Romania, involving 100 pregnant women. …”
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Racial (In)Equity in South Los Angeles—Community Centered Experiences with COVID-19 Syndemics by Dilara K. Üsküp, Yelba M. Castellon-Lopez, Oluwadamilola Jolayemi, Cheryl A. Branch, Oladunni Adeyiga, Steve Shoptaw

“…Objectives: To analyze community experiences involving COVID-19 vaccination access and equity in Black and Latina/o/x communities within South Los Angeles, using a socioecological framework. Methods: We conducted four virtual focus groups (n = 33 total participants) in 2021, with Black and Latina/o/x community members, community leaders, and community-based providers in South Los Angeles, a region highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Identification of novel potential hypoxia-inducible factor-1α inhibitors through machine learning and computational simulations by Yuxiang He, Shuning Diao, Shengzhen Hou, Taiying Li, Wenhui Meng, Jinping Zhang

“…IntroductionHypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) has become a significant therapeutic target for breast cancer and other cancers by regulating the expression of downstream genes such as erythropoietin, thereby improving cell survival in hypoxic conditions.MethodsWe jointly applied a multistage screening system encompassing machine learning, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations to conduct virtual screening of the “Traditional Chinese Medicine Monomer Library” for potential HIF-1α inhibitors. …”
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Effect of Recycling Protocol on Mechanical Strength of Used Mini-Implants by Sérgio Estelita, Guilherme Janson, Kelly Chiqueto, Eduardo Silveira Ferreira

“…This study evaluated the influence of recycling process on the torsional strength of mini-implants. Materials and Methods. Two hundred mini-implants were divided into 4 groups with 50 screws equally distributed in five diameters (1.3 to 1.7 mm): control group (CG): unused mini-implants, G1: mini-implants inserted in pig iliac bone and removed, G2: same protocol of group 1 followed by sonication for cleaning and autoclave sterilization, and G3: same insertion protocol of group 1 followed by sonication for cleaning before and after sandblasting (Al2O3-90 µ) and autoclave sterilization. …”
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Application of lower limb markers and wristbands for deep vein thrombosis to reduce incidence of pulmonary embolism in patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A cohort study by Zhiqing Yang, Guirong Li, Xiaoying Liu, Zhendi Sun, Liping Yu

“…Abstract Objective To improve communication and patients' safety in the intensive care unit (ICU), we studied the value of applying skin markers and wristbands for ICU patients with evidence of lower‐extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) found on ultrasound screening within 24 h of ICU admission. Methods This was a single‐center study over one year. …”
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The use of biomarkers GP-73 and AFP in the early diagnosis of hepatocarcinoma associated with liver cirrhosis of HCV etiology by A. K. Bayjanov, U. Yu. Ismоilov, A. S. Khikmatullaeva, Kh. P. Nasirova, J. A. Anvarov, Ch. B. Turaeva

“…Purpose: comparative study of the informativeness of tumor markers GP-73 and AFP in the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with liver cirrhosis of HCV etiology.Materials and methods: In the study, 71 people were divided into 4 groups. …”
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Applying community-based participatory research principles to build trust and equity in health and socio-ecological studies in Greenland by Malory Peterson, Augustine Rosing, Elizabeth Rink, Mark Schure, Julia Haggerty, Gitte Adler Reimer, Christina Vl Larsen

“…Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a framework to improve social equity by engaging communities as equal partners in research design, conduct, and knowledge creation. …”
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Lateral flow assay as radiological prognosis factor of pulmonary cryptococcosis: a single center retrospective study in China by Jiejun Shi, Jianhua Chen, Qianjiang Ding, Guoqing Qian, Zeqin Zhang, Qifa Song

“…However, its role in predicting therapeutic efficacy for pulmonary cryptococcosis (PC) remains underexplored.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of HIV-negative patients with PC to describe the clinical profile and identify potential predictors of radiological prognosis.ResultsAll the 168 participants received antifungal therapy with a triazole agent. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Results of Pulsed Radio Frequency and Mixed Injection of Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome by Arman Taheri, Foad Fouladi, Alireza Khajenasiri, Reza Atef-Yekta, Nader-Ali Nazemian-Yazdi, Fatemeh Arjmandnia

“…Present study designed for evaluating the effect of radiofrequency and corticosteroid injection in longterm treatment follow up for pain reduction and functional evaluation of shoulder joint. Methods: Sixty patients were analyzed equally in two treatment groups. …”
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Cultivar Mixture: Old but Impactful Plant Disease Management Strategy by Gagan Kumar, Md. Mahtab Rashid, Basavaraj Teli, Raina Bajpai, Satyabrata Nanda, Sudheer Kumar Yadav

“… The two most commonly used disease management methods prevalent in agricultural package of practices are: the application of chemicals and the selection of disease-resistant cultivars through the introduction of resistance genes. …”
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Investigation of the Effect of the Judicial System on Economic Activities in the Ottoman State in Terms of Rationality by Yaşar Alkan

“…In this context, it is argued that there was no arbitrary, favouritist, unprincipled or unlawful trial in Ottoman law, and this argument is based on the rejection of trial methods that cannot be considered equal and fair in cases brought by the people against the ruling class or by the ruling military class against the peasants. …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Methods Five stakeholders (two patients, two clinicians, and a game designer) who participated in the co-production completed semi-structured interviews. …”
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Cinnamaldehyde Alleviates Salmonellosis in Chicks by Regulating Gut Health by Lizi Yin, Luxin Li, Xue Lv, Fengsheng Sun, Yuyun Dai, Yingzi Guo, Shihao Peng, Chenyu Ye, Xiaoxia Liang, Changliang He, Gang Shu, Ping Ouyang

“…CA treatment was the most effective method for reducing PD intestinal colonization and maintaining better intestinal homeostasis, possibly by regulating intestinal microbiota and metabolic functions.…”
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TRANSFORMATION OF CHAN-BUDDHIST MOTIFS IN MONASTERY POETRY OF THE SONG DYNASTY (GENDER ASPECT) by Anna V. Ryzhkova

“…To achieve this goal, several methods were used – hermeneutic, historical and cultural, historical and literary, comparative methods as well as semantic and poetical analysis. …”
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Effect of Platelet-rich Fibrin on Soft-tissue and Hard-tissue Healing following Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Third Molar: A Prospective Interventional Study by Sudip Chakraborty, Chayan Kundu, Samiran Ghosh, Richi Burman, Avishek De Sarkar, Gourab Mandal, Somak Saha

“…Aim: To estimate the effect of PRF on soft-tissue and hard-tissue healing following the surgical extraction of mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. …”
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Confirmation of Tuberculous Meningitis Using Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Case Report by Liu C, Cai Y, Yuan K, Lu M, Deng Y, Chen X, Ye L, Cui S, Lyu J, Ling Y

“…Changyu Liu,1,* Yihan Cai,2,* Kaixuan Yuan,1 Mengdi Lu,1 Yangxi Deng,1 Xiaoli Chen,1 Long Ye,1 Shanzhao Cui,1 Jingwen Lyu,1,3 Yong Ling1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Xiaolan People’s Hospital of Zhongshan (The Fifth People’s Hospital of Zhongshan), Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528415, People’s Republic of China; 3State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences, Human Phenome Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jingwen Lyu, Email lvjingwen66@163.com Yong Ling, Email lingyong@gdph.org.cnBackground: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) remains a significant clinical challenge due to limitations in traditional diagnostic methods, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and tuberculosis culture, which often have long turnaround times and low sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Diphtheria in Russia in the 21st Century by N. M. Maximova, T. N. Yakimova, S. S. Markina, K. A. Yatskovsky, S. E. Aduguzelov

“…The aggregation of data in the work were used the methods of parametric statistics. Results and discussion. …”
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection in Diverse Clinical Specimens by GeneXpert MTB/RIF: A Large-Scale Retrospective Study by Li H, Li Z, Cui X, Liu X, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Wang C, Li B, Fan Y, Han J, Xia Y, Xiong Z, Zou X, Zhu Y, Li M, Lu B, Cao B

“…Haibo Li,1,2,* Ziyao Li,1– 4,* Xiaojing Cui,1,2 Xinmeng Liu,1,2,5 Jiankang Zhao,1,2 Yulin Zhang,1,2 Chunlei Wang,1,2 Binbin Li,1,2 Yanyan Fan,1,2 Jiajing Han,1,2,5 Yudi Xia,1,2 Zhujia Xiong,1,2 Xiaohui Zou,1,2 Yue Zhu,1,2 Mengxue Li,1,2,5 Binghuai Lu,1– 3,5 Bin Cao1– 7 1Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, New Cornerstone Science Laboratory, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2National Center for Respiratory Medicine; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Health and Multimorbidity; National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases; Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Center of Respiratory Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 4Changping Laboratory, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 5China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 6Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Respiratory Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Binghuai Lu; Bin Cao, Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, No. 2 East Yinghua Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-010-84206256, Email zs25041@126.com; caobin_ben@163.comPurpose: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection poses a significant global health challenge, with conventional diagnostic methods like acid-fast smear and culture techniques exhibiting limitations in sensitivity and efficiency. …”
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Protective Effects of GalNac-Modified Red Blood Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Against Liver Diseases by Huang X, Yang J, Hu Y, Li S, Cai Z, Li C, Qin W, Zhang G

“…Xiaofang Huang,1,2 Jie Yang,3 Yuanyuan Hu,1 Shuai Li,1 Zhijian Cai,4,5,* Chen Li,1,* Weidong Qin,1,2,* Gensheng Zhang3,6,* 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 2Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Remodeling and Function Research, Chinese Ministry of Education, Chinese Ministry of Health and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Institute of Immunology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 6Key Laboratory of Multiple Organ Failure (Zhejiang University), Ministry of Education, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gensheng Zhang, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, People’s Republic of China, Email genshengzhang@zju.edu.cnObjective: The high morbidity and mortality of liver diseases warrant the development of more effective therapeutic methods. …”
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Prevalence of Refractive Errors Among School-Age Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Al Khathami A, Baklola M, Alshehri AA, Alnasser LH, Alshehri RS, Salawi MA, Alwadai RH, Al Ghazwi M, Alanazi AAQ, Alshammari AM, Al-bawah N, Hafez M, Abu Melha A

“…While studies using cycloplegic refraction reported a slightly higher myopia prevalence (7.2%, 95% CI: 4.7% to 11%) than those using non-cycloplegic methods (6.7%, 95% CI: 2.4% to 17.5%), the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.9). …”
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